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04-28-2005, 04:29 AM | #1 |
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73 3/4 ton 8 lug what can i do?
just bought a 73 3/4 t0n camper special, any advice on cutomizing would be appreciated. need advice on lowering kits,wheels that will work with the 8 lug pattern. or should i just restore it back to its original self ?
thanks for any help you can give me! JACK bye the way i'm new to this site and have learned a lot so far! GREAT SITE WITH GREAT PEOPLE! |
04-28-2005, 09:46 AM | #2 |
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My advice is not to lower the truck you have. 3/4 ton trucks are built for work and have an inherently stiff ride. There's not too many cool wheels available either.
You'd be much better off with a 1/2 ton if you want a cruiser.
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04-28-2005, 10:10 PM | #3 |
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IF you look around you can find wheels but you have to do research. Lots of the new wheels that are out for the big burbs, excrusions, etc will fit.
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04-28-2005, 10:28 PM | #4 |
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might try posting in the proper area for better exposure.
IMO, 3/4 tons should be left alone. nice 8 lug wheel selection for a lowered truck is pretty slim. |
04-29-2005, 05:03 AM | #5 |
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thanks for the replies! i'll probably just leave the truck as is.
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04-29-2005, 08:22 AM | #6 |
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So yer a carpenter huh? What do you build mostly?
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04-29-2005, 08:52 AM | #7 |
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I am looking for some 8-lug cheapie steel wheels!
If you get some newer custom wheels, please let me know and PM me.
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04-29-2005, 11:20 AM | #8 |
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I HAVE TO SAY THERE ARE A TON Of WHEELS FOR 8 LUG TRUCKS !!!! Problem is most places don't keep them on the shelves creating the illusion there are none . Almost all 6 lug style wheels are avalible in 8. You just need to go to a good wheel shop.
http://adaptivestrategies.com/Wheels.html start there to find a style they have most then call a place you like to deal with and tell em what you want . I am all about a resto type job with small detail upgrades to set it apart. wheels, paint tricks, interior upgrades are the top dogs to set yourself apart. Good luck with the prodject. |
04-29-2005, 09:15 PM | #9 |
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hey gn4u2c! thanks for the link, i'm like a kid in a candy store so much to choose from cool site! my son is going to buy a set of 20's from them! prices are good! thanks again!!!
8t5 i will definately let you know when my wheels are available, soon as i can decide what wheels i want, or if i run accross anything i'll let you know! hey buffalo- i build crypts/mausoleums, been doing it now for 15 years all architectual poured in place concrete buildings. thanks again everyone! glad i found this site! |
04-30-2005, 02:47 PM | #10 |
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Great, do you know what the backspacing is on these? I think I need 3 9/16" or less.
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